KATHMANDU: When rhododendron trees are in full bloom with the advent of the spring season, their aromatic flowers create red blotches on the white and green hills of Taplejung district.
It blooms along the swathe of hilly region of the country stretching from Taplejung in the east to Dadeldhura in the far-west.
The flowers bloom to the fullest during mid-March to mid-May with the backdrop of the mountain range, appealing to the eyes of both domestic and foreign tourists.
A large of number of domestic tourists capturing images of rhododendron flowers on their cameras at Kahundanda in Pokhara Metropolitan City-11. (RSS)
Rhododendron arboreum is an impressive tree species of rhododendron that grows as tall as 20 meters with brilliant red flowers. According to Dr Yadav Upreti, a researcher, a total of 33 species of rhododendron flowers available in Nepal, 30 species of rhododendrons are found in Province 1 alone. They are found in Taplejung, Panchthar, Ilam, Tehrathum and Shankhwasabha district at the altitude between 1,200 meters and 3,600 meters.
Similarly the rhododendrons bloom in Kaski, Myagdi, Baglung in the west and Dadeldhura in the far-west. They are found in red, purple, and pink and while colors.
The rhododendron is not only popular for its beauty but is also adored for its medicinal value. It is also used for making pickle and alcohol as well.
Domestic tourists taking a selfie at Kanhudanda of Pokhara Metropolitan City-11. (RSS)
It is high time that domestic and foreign tourists started thronging hills to savor the beauty of rhododendron flowers, with the backdrop of the snow-capped mountain range in Nepal.
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